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The 15 Best Lava Tunnel Tours near Reykjavik

29 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $43

Walk into a 5,000-year-old lava tube at Raufarholshellir, all frozen rivers of rock and coloured mineral walls, half an hour from town and weatherproof. These 15 cover the underground expeditions and the Snaefellsnes cave day, priced and timed.

The Lava Tunnel Tour - Raufarhólshellir - Getting Ready at Raufarhólshellir: What You’ll Do From Start to Finish
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The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

1.The Lava Tunnel Tour – Raufarhólshellir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,373 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Walk into Raufarhólshellir, a famous lava tunnel near Reykjavik, with helmet and headlamp. Guided English tour lasts about 1 hour.

“The lava tunnel is amazing and definitely worth visiting if you have the time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English, as well as Catalon. He had a good sense of humor and kept his commentary very engaging.”

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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition - From Þorlákshafnarvegur to the Footbridge Route
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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition

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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

3.Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,108 reviews · from $219

Small-group west Iceland day trip from Reykjavik to Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell views, waterfalls, sea stacks, and black sand.

“Carlos is amazing driver and guide. Professional beyond and really connects to his passengers. I’m so pleased we had him . A wonderful man who deserves lots of Credit for giving us the best day and chances to see amazing views and the best advice”

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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus - Inside the Cave: Helmet Light, Columns of Light, and Mineral Colors
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From Reykjavik: Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

4.Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 793 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Bus from Reykjavik to the Raufarhólshellir lava tube for a guided helmet-and-flashlight walk through ancient Leitahraun lava.

“We got picked up at the BSI Bus Station. bus was on time. got to the larva tunnel was easy to get to the start after getting our helmets. the tunnel was amazing you only need an hour there unless you pay for the full tunnel. it's worth doing!”

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The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

6.The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $124

Explore Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel with helmet and headlamp, plus Reykjavik transfers, on an easy 1-hour underground walk.

“The tour is short, about an hour, but worth the time and cost. I have been in a lava tube in Hawaii and this was awesome in comparison. Excellent guide.”

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Lava Tunnel Tour Including Transfers from Reykjavik - Inside the lava tunnel: light, color, and the lights-off moment
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Lava Tunnel Tour Including Transfers from Reykjavik

Epic Snæfellsnes Adventure with Lava Cave Small-Group Day-Tour - A Long Drive That Pays Off With Real Variety
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Epic Snæfellsnes Adventure with Lava Cave Small-Group Day-Tour

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Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike

9.Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

A small-group glacier hike from Skaftafell with certified guide gear, blue-ice ice caves, and a practical 4-hour adventure.

“EXCELLENT!! Guides were knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly, great scenery and amazing to hike a glacier/ice cave!!”

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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

10.Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $219

See Iceland’s quieter Silver Circle highlights in one day: waterfalls, Europe’s highest-flow hot spring, Icelandic horses, and the Viðgelmir lava cave.

“Excellent day, so much to see. The waterfalls and lava tube/cave were incredible. The timing of all the stops was perfect. We enjoyed our guide and also our cave guide - Gareth.”

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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour - Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel: Start With Darkness and Color
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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour

11.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · from $202

Guided Reykjavik day tour: snorkel Silfra fissure and explore lava tunnels. Dry suits, free photos, hot cocoa, and Thingvellir timing.

“Ragnor, Saira & Kevin were excellent guides! Ragnor kept us entertained and laughing at all times! I definitely recommend the snorkelling and caving experience - just awesome!”

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Reykjavik: Lava Cave, Hot Springs, and Waterfalls Tour

Vatnshellir Cave Tour - Getting to the cave on Snæfellsnes, and why timing matters
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Vatnshellir Cave Tour

13.Vatnshellir Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Guided 45-minute walk into Vatnshellir Lava Cave near Snæfellsjökull. Small groups, helmets and lights, and clear volcanic geology in English.

“The tour was informative and interesting. The drive there is also beautiful so give yourself some time to stop and enjoy. Our tour guide was great. He answered all of our questions.”

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From Reykjavík: The Lava Tunnel tour with Round-trip Transfer - All-In Caving Gear, Safety Briefing, and What to Wear
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From Reykjavík: The Lava Tunnel tour with Round-trip Transfer

14.The Lava Tunnel tour with Round-trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Guided caving in Reykjavik, exploring Raufarholshellir lava tunnels with hotel transfer and gear included in about 3 hours.

“The cave is a short drive away from Reykjavik. Pick up was on time and the bus had wifi. The tour was awesome! I am claustrophobic and my tour guide was very supportive and walked me through two small spaces. Otherwise, it's mostly open, you can stand in 70 of the spaces. I highly recommend visiting the cave. It's a great experience!”

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2 Day Snæfellsnes Tour Lava Caving and the Northern Lights

15.2 Day Snæfellsnes Tour Lava Caving and the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $528

Two days on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Vidgelmir lava caving, Reykjavík hotel pickup, overnight lodging, and Northern Lights night plans.

“My wife and I really enjoyed this 2 day tour. We stopped at many different places that each had something unique about Iceland to be experienced. And our guide Gilfy was the best, he knew so much about the history of Iceland and kept everyone interested and entertained. Would pretty much go on any tour that he is the guide!”

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